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Validation of a Novel Cerebellar-striatal Satiety Circuit in Humans

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Visits mentioned: 1 visit
  • Procedures mentioned: MRI scans

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Participants will additionally undergo an MRI scan that includes structural and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rsfMRI)."
  • "Participants will then complete two separate testing sessions involving MRI imaging and food intake assessments before and after rTMS."
  • "One visit will involve consumption of a filling meal; the other visit will be completed following an overnight fast."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

This study uses a noninvasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to study satiety in healthy individuals. TMS is a noninvasive way of stimulating the brain, using a magnetic field to change activity in the brain. The magnetic field is produced by a coil that is held next to the scalp. In this study, the investigators will be stimulating the brain to learn more about the role of the cerebellum in satiety.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individuals aged 18 to 65 * BMI of 20-35.0 kg/m2 * Normal or corrected-to-normal vision * Good general health * Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent document Exclusion Criteria: * Current and/or past medical conditions * Current and/or past eating disorder * On a restricted diet and/or taking weight loss medication(s) * History of bariatric surgery * Weight fluctuation \>3% in past 3 months * Recent history of illicit recreational drug abuse * Current nicotine use * Intellectual disability * Conditions that might result in increased risks of side effects or complications from TMS or MRI

Study sites (2)

MA